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Recollections of My Nonexistence: A Memoir by Rebecca Solnit

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emillly_b's review against another edition

5.0

I see myself reflected in every page. This book was written for me, it's mine. 10 seconds after finishing this I am gatekeeping it. No one will get this book the way I do. Perfect from start to finish.

adrienner's review against another edition

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challenging hopeful inspiring slow-paced

5.0

Thank you to Rebecca Solnit, Viking, and NetGalley for an ARC. I received the ARC nearly 5 years ago. I apologize for the delay in my review.

However, I am thankful that I have read this memoir now. There are things in it I do not think I would have picked up five years ago. I will read it again.

This book is gorgeous, which feels odd to say when it contains the topics it discusses.

This is a book that when I am asked about craft books, I will say aside from craft books, every writer should read this memoir. I learned more about writing in this book than the entire, same length writing craft book I read last and several others, for that matter.

I read this book in 2 days, which is as fast as I've read any book in the past few years. It isn't an easy read, but it is an important and beautiful read.